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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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